Kim Coon

Kim Coon is a familiar face in the motorsports industry. She has spent the last ten years covering NASCAR, ARCA and motorcycle racing and recently has been seen co-hosting “Off The Grid” on NBC Sports as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney.

She is best known for serving as an official spokesperson for NASCAR – acting as a liaison between fans and the exciting world of racing, while activating the title sponsor’s strategic plan through social media, broadcast channels and trackside events.

She currently serves as a pit road reporter for MRN in all three national NASCAR series. When she isn’t at a race track, she’s busy hosting digital assets and live events for NASCAR. Kim also regularly joins the morning news broadcast for WCCB Charlotte, The CW.

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kim got her bachelor’s from the University of Miami (FL), where she double majored in Broadcasting and Religious Studies. She received her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Alabama. While attending Miami, Kim was a member of the university’s dance team. She also spent two seasons cheering in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.

She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kim loves getting her hands dirty with DIY home improvement projects, antique hunting and painting. She is also an avid reader and is always eager to loan from her collection of books.

Articles

Neighbors say boy took clip out of gun before firing it and shooting himself in NW Charlotte

A little boy is fighting for his life following a shooting in northwest Charlotte.

The Firefighter Steven Coakley Foundation prepares for annual "Flags and Lights of Remembrance" ceremony in Uptown on 9/11

A powerful tribute is taking shape in Uptown Charlotte to commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11.

A NYC firehouse was first to respond on 9/11. 25 years on, Sal Argano is the last still on staff

The fire station across from the World Trade Center has become a key stop along the route for visiting the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. All day long, tourists stop at “Ten House,” as it’s known, to take photos and chat with firefighters.

Republican midterm convention provides Vance center stage moment as party faces midterm risks

Vice President JD Vance takes center stage at their midterm convention in Dallas with a primetime speaking slot, which will provide a potential make-or-break platform for his own 2028 presidential ambitions.

Hurricane Season Has Reached Its Peak And It’s Been Surprisingly Quiet

So far, the Atlantic has produced the lowest amount of Accumulated Cyclone Energy (ACE) through September 10 of any season since 1950. That’s a pretty incredible stat when you stop and think about it. At the very peak of hurricane season, the Atlantic is having its quietest start to a season in terms of ACE in at least 75 years.

Warm and muggy evening with storm moving in Friday

The start of Friday will remain quiet with bright sunny skies and feels like temps near 102°. By Friday evening, though, the atmosphere starts to get a little more unsettled. A few scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected, with the best opportunity after the evening commute. These storms will be the first sign of the bigger weather change headed our way this weekend.

Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney is asking a Massachusetts judge to acquit her of charges that she killed her three young children. Her trial ended in a mistrial. Defense attorney Kevin Reddington argues prosecutors failed to prove Clancy was criminally responsible and that the case should not be tried twice.